# NTSB investigations: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC22LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA016.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwenta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2022 · N189BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree while landing.
- [NTSB GAA22WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA056.md): Amateur Built D11 · South Mackay, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 24, 2021 · VH-WBL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA052.md): Piper 25-260 · Vereda Aparco, Ibague, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 18, 2021 · HK1405 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA050.md): Gulfstream GIV · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 15, 2021 · HI-1050 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN22FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA073.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · LaPlace, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 14, 2021 · N150AS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly in instrument conditions.
- [NTSB GAA22WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA040.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Bulyeroi, Australia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 4, 2021 · VH-ACQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA22WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA038.md): Murphy Rebel · Wasbush, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 4, 2021 · C-GMSG · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA22WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA057.md): Canadair CRJ-900 · San Diego, CA · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 30, 2021 · C-GJZV · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA22WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA034.md): Boeing 737 · Maringá, Brazil · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 18, 2021 · PR-GXH · No damage
- [NTSB ERA22FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA051.md): Issitt Greg Sonex · Malone, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 8, 2021 · N432SX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a tree for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA031.md): Bell 206L-3 · Covelo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2021 · N27TK · Substantial damage
  > A passenger’s unsecured object departed the cabin resulted in a collision with the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB GAA22WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA012.md): Robinson R44 · Buchen-Sturzenhardt, Germany · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 17, 2021 · D-HALR · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA22WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA089.md): Pilatus PC12 · San Donato, Italy · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 3, 2021 · YR-PDV · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA22WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA001.md): Robinson R44 · Lytkarino, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 3, 2021 · RA-04172 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA250.md): Cessna T206 · La Pajarera, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 30, 2021 · XB-ITG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA225.md): Piper J3C · Mauricie, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 12, 2021 · C-FSVT
- [NTSB GAA21WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA180.md): Piper PA28 · Contrada Coccaro Fasano, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 20, 2021 · I-SVBA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA292.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Princeton, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N512RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning in that he failed to accurately determine the takeoff weight of the helicopter, which resulted in exceeding the helicopter’s maximum weight capability.
- [NTSB WPR21FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA270.md): Cessna 421C · Monterey, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2021 · N678SW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during an instrument departure procedure in instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of…
- [NTSB ANC21LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA057.md): Dehavilland DHC-2-L-20 · Coffman Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2021 · N9279Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impact with a buoy on takeoff which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA21WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA210.md): Cessna 172 · Beirut, Lebanon · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 8, 2021 · OD-AAB · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA172.md): Douglas DC3 · Restrepo, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 8, 2021 · HK-2820 · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA252.md): SilverLight AR-1 · Lakeside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N159WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate decision to continue the takeoff after sufficient airspeed was not attained and his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to avoid obstructions, which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA21WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA167.md): Cessna 152 · Lima, Peru · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 27, 2021 · OB-2171
- [NTSB WPR21LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA240.md): Cessna T206 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2021 · N881HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction due to adjusting the radio while taxing at night, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA154.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Moorabbin Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 22, 2021 · VH-CWK · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA145.md): Robinson R44 · Eidanger, Norway · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 17, 2021 · LN-OGT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA159.md): Boeing 737 · Derbyshire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 16, 2021 · EC-MIE
- [NTSB GAA21WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA141.md): Bell 407 · Siaya County, Kenya · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 30, 2021 · 5Y-PSM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA130.md): Cessna 188A · Inmediaciones Municipio Paz de Ariporo, Casanare, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 30, 2021 · HK1477 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA133.md): Robinson R22 · Hay South, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 26, 2021 · VH-KLY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA132.md): Cessna 210 · Itaituba, Brazil · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 6, 2021 · PR-FPR · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA104.md): Robinson R22 · Durban, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 3, 2021 · ZS-HBR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA191.md): Ultramagic S A N-500 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2021 · N500UM · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control after the balloon's encounter with an unexpected wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA21WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA100.md): Bell 206 · Rio Bravo, Guatemala · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2021 · TG-SEN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA089.md): Vans RV7A · Columbia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 22, 2021 · VH-XWI · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA081.md): Cessna 172 · Canberra, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 13, 2021 · VH-DLA · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA201.md): Robinson R44 · Hertzog Ville, South Africa · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 8, 2021 · ZS-RHD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA172.md): Phantom Aeronautics Phantom II · McBee, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB GAA21WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA059.md): Beech 200 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Mar 26, 2021 · 5Y-NJS · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA158.md): Cessna 150H · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2021 · N50326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA21WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA038.md): Robinson R22 · Bollena, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 27, 2021 · I-D125 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA138.md): Dassault Mirage F1 B · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2021 · N601AX · Substantial damage
  > Nose landing gear contact with a raised aircraft arresting system during takeoff, which damaged components of the nose wheel steering system and resulted in an uncommanded left turn and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA21WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA048.md): Robinson R66 · Khvoyninsky District, Russia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 23, 2021 · RA-06201 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA086.md): Boeing 737 · Vijayawada, India · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 20, 2021 · VT-GHE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA128.md): Agustawestland Philadelphia AW119MKII · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 13, 2021 · N352LL · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter’s impact with an object on departure that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA21WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA021.md): Robinson R22 · Hughenden, Australia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 11, 2021 · VH-HKC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA018.md): Bell 206B · Courchevel, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Feb 9, 2021 · F-HUBA · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA015.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Hoopstad, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 22, 2021 · ZS-TCJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA029.md): Bell 206 · Wolseley, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 19, 2021 · ZS-HUC · Destroyed

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '470')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/cases?page=6

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